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Originally Posted by Geodude (Post 2210746)

I did das in around two months, so would have been a waste of cash to buy a 125 and tootle about but each to his own. I also found riding a 500 while learning on my DAS a whole lot easier than riding the 125 on my CBT, so i say bite the bullet, although i was terrified of the size jump at first within 10 minutes it was just so much better.

Its each to their own isn't it.
I wasn't terrified of the jump in size at all. I had my own 125 parked outside the training place(can't remember why I didn't use it) but on the first day was cursing their 125 as it didn't work like mine..made me look like a right pillock it did, wanted to kick it off a bridge within half an hour:(.
Adam my instructor was relucant to put me on the GS given my performance on their heap of poo, so we had a bit of a chat, and I told him to trust me on the matter. He handed me the keys and I was doing the old figure of eights as if I hadn't been off it. He couldn't believe I as better on that bike in two minutes than the 125!

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2210749)

The place i learned to ride (Ace in Durham) had a fleet of cb500's all the same but for some strange reason i could only ride a particular one of them to a good standard? The bike seemed to like me more :)

i did my 33bhp license in 2 days .... lol

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Originally Posted by barwel1992 (Post 2210900)

i did my 33bhp license in 2 days

same. as did my bro

das in 3 days including cbt never sat on a bike before, straight onto a curvy sv
as for kit
raid 2 is the dogs dangles i have used it to full effect at high speed face first, got xr1000 (cheap)was bang on but louder now buying another raid2
from what you said about comuting etc id go textiles first, just some cheapies to start but make sure they are ce approved you can pick a set up for under a ton
gloves ,summer= i use sp1's £45-50 ,winter =spada enforcers £50
id also suggest a neckwarmer, and thermals
good choice in boots
finally as previously stated id go second hand first as its not as soul destroying if you sratch it let alone bin it
and ask anyone on here i know how to bin a bike
now i must cease comunication with you as your a wrong'un from "that" side of the hill so therefore are more than likely the lovechild of yc and leeds matt who we all know are their own brothers,uncles and also married to eachother

Lol i will be shopping later this week for gear then going to see about DAS training so ill let you know how i get on and as for "lovechild" .....who told you ? Gypsie wedding anyone ?

Well another update!!!!

I have Mod 1 booked for the 16th taking a little longer then hoped but with work and wanting to make sure i pass i dont mind !!!

also all gear bought pics to follow but the better news.......

im now the proud owner of this beast :D
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...e/DSC00315.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...e/DSC00316.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c7...e/DSC00314.jpg

Sorry for the crap photos!

Cant wait to get her on the road hopfully in time for the may16th meet :smt026